FMG (vol 1, MS102, 'Battie-Smith', p224+) identifies the undermentioned Robert as "said to have been brother to the Grandfather of the Mr Battie who took the name of Wrightson", which would place him in this generation, and adds "But I do not vouch to all this."

VCH suggests that this family "probably took their surname from the township adjoining Liverpool'. VCH mentions a number of early members of the family (such as Henry de Bootle of Melling, living 1317) but starts with the following Robert who is also the first mentioned by Dugdale.

Main source(s):
(1) For Burslem (uploaded 01.11.14) : 'Pedigree of the Family of Burslem, of Burslem' in 'The Borough of Stoke-upon-Trent' by John Ward (1843, republished 1969, p194) which can be seen in archive.org
(2) For Battie-1 (uploaded 08.05.15) : 'Pedigrees of the County Families of England' (vol 2, Yorkshire - West Riding, 'Pedigree of Battie of Wadworth' & 'Pedigree of Wrightson of Cusworth') by Joseph Foster (1874) with support from Commoners (vol 2, 'Wrightson of Cusworth', p184+), BLG1886 ('Wrightson of Cusworth') and further input as reported above
(3) For Bootle (uploaded 18.05.15) : VCH (Lancashire, vol 23, 'Townships: Lathom') with some input/support from Visitation (Dugdale, Lancashire, 1664-5, 'Bootle of Melling')Back to top of page